Labour leader Ed Miliband says the "big five" banks must give up "significant" numbers of branches to make the industry more competitive.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino will make a decision on his long-term future at the end of the season.

US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Syria's main political opposition group to decide on Friday to attend next week's Geneva peace talks.

The chancellor's comments that the economy "can afford" a rise in the minimum wage make front pages, while the Sun marks the passing of TV's "Trigger".

Police are growing concerned for a 13-year-old girl who has not been seen since she left school on Thursday afternoon.

Up to two million people in England could be eligible for weight loss surgery, experts believe.

The government is urged to help local authorities amid warnings councils face a £400m repair bill after storms and flooding damaged infrastructure.

Top seed Serena Williams continues her impressive progress at the Australian Open on another day of extreme heat.